AmateurLogic.TV: Recent Episodes
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Tommy prepares for Parks on The Air activation. Mike visits the Communications and Electronics Museum. George creates Random Intelligence (or not) while exploring the recent Arduino Uno Rev4 WiFi board. Emile displays his mad slacking skills.1:11:29
T1E – Control operator: eligibility, designating, privileges, duties, location, required Control point, Control types: automatic, remote.37:59
Adding a Buck-Boost Converter to the PC Power Supply. Tommy’s GMRS Update. Hurricane Francine, Moving, RMS Gateway. AmateurLogic’s 19th Anniversary contest award.1:24:11
T1D - Authorized and prohibited transmissions: communications with other countries, music, exchange of information with other services, indecent language, compensation for operating, retransmission of other amateur signals, encryption, sale of equipment, unidentified transmissions, one-way transmission.1:00:24
Convert a PC power supply for use on the bench. A Ground Mounted Receiving Loop, literally. 12 volt 18650 Lithium Battery Box for UPS replacement.Announcing AmateurLogic’s 19th Anniversary Contest. Win an Icom IC-705 transceiver. Plus GigaParts, Intellitron accessories and Messi & Paoloni premium coax. Details at amateurlogic.tv/contest1:19:46
T1C – Licensing: classes, sequential and vanity call sign systems, places where the Amateur Radio Service is regulated by the FCC, name and address on FCC license database, term, renewal, grace period, maintaining mailing address; International communicationsEarly radio receivers.58:02
George visited with friends at Huntsville Hamfest 2024 and found a few new interesting items. Tom Apalenek, WA2IVD with A-2-Z.tech introduced several unique helper products. Steve Molo, KI4KWR from GigaParts talks about the new Intellitron line of ham radio goodies. Meet Jerry Lynch, KE9AKK Sales Manager at Heil Ham Radio. Find out what George bought and what’s in the Mystery Box?1:27:12
T1B – Frequency allocations, Emission modes, Spectrum sharing, Transmissions near band edges, Contacting the International Space Station, Power output.1:00:18
George replaces a defective FT-857d display with an economical new option. Emile’s Cheap Old Code. Tommy shows how to get your GMRS license and visits the new GigaParts Superstore. Terry, 2E0IPK visits with his RigExpert AA-230 Zoom analyzer.1:07:39
The excitement, skills and sweat of Field Day 2024 at W5SLA and W5AXC. Find out what worked and what didn't. Plus, Tommy shows the M5 Stack voice keyer for his IC-705.1:11:52
T1A – Purpose and permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service. Operator/primary station license grant, Meanings of basic terms used in FCC rules, Interference, RACES rules, Phonetics, Frequency Coordinator.1:11:50
George and Mike’s Excellent Adventure to Dayton Hamvention 2024.New radios, old radios, mystery radio and friends. Take your best guess at what new radio Icom has under glass. Learn more about the new Flex radios. Visit with good friends we all know. See 60 years of Icom Radio History. And find out about Emile’s Cheap Old Field Day plans.1:28:36
E9H Receiving Antennas: radio direction finding antennas, Beverage antennas, specialized receiving antennas, long-wire receiving antennas.40:29
DXing the entire AM Broadcast Band during the 2024 solar eclipse.Rattlegram, a new digital text messaging mode for HF/VHF/UHF recreational and emergency communications.Smith charts with the NanoVNA.1:29:19
Can’t find the tool you need? Make it.Economical heat shrink tubing labels.Emile’s out of this world NASA adventure.Mike’s BitX40 build part 2.Kicking the tires of Icom’s IC-905.1:23:19
E9F Transmission lines: characteristics of open and shorted feed lines, coax versus open-wire, velocity factor, electrical length, coaxial cable dielectrics.49:59
Our visit to the Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS with a few old friends. A very rare Icom radio stack. Louisiana ARES Winlink forms and tactics.1:03:11
George hacks a gamer headset for radio use. Emile has video from Swamps On The Air. Mike begins his BitX 40 build.1:04:20
E9D Yagi antennas, parabolic reflectors, circular polarization, loading coils, top loading, feed point impedance of electrically short antennas, antenna Q, RF grounding.47:13
AmateurLogic’s Annual Christmas Extravaganza. Tommy upgrades his N5BOC Hotspot with a new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and it’s fast. Emile updates his hotspot with the WPSD Project. ALTV’s 2023 Gift Guide for last minute shoppers and slackers. Sampling the tastes of the holidays.1:18:01
E9C Practical wire antennas, folded dipoles, phased arrays, effects of ground near antennas.42:25
Tommy builds the M5 Ham Radio project. George makes a high quality 4:1 Balun. Mike assembles a Buck/Boost converter device for use with QRP operations.58:56
E9B Antenna patterns and designs: E and H plane patterns, gain as a function of pattern,antenna modeling.38:09
AmateurLogic.TV celebrates 18 years on the air.George reviews the Craftsman Battery Powered Soldering Iron.Jocelyn demonstrates the MFJ-1898 Portable HF + 6 Meter Antenna.Emile introduces Outlook Package Message Manager.Mike explores OpenWebRX +.Announcing the winner of our 18th Anniversary contest and Icom IC-705 prize package giveaway.1:26:43
E9A Basic Antenna parameters: radiation resistance, gain, beamwidth, efficiency, effective radiated power.57:59
Mike exposes an Unun. Tommy renews his FCC License step by step. Emile hits the Pi Bullseye. Announcing our 18th Anniversary Contest with an Icom IC-705 and a package of great accessories from MFJ.Contest details are available at https://amateurlogic.tv/contest1:19:47
E8D Keying defects and overmodulation of digital signals, digital codes, spread spectrum51:57
Visits with friends at Huntsville Hamfest 2023. Plus Emile’s adventures at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.1:22:32
E8C Digital signals: digital communication modes, information rate vs. bandwidth,error correction.47:43
W5AXC and W5SLA Field Day Events.JPC-12 40-6 Meter Vertical Antenna.Friedrichshafen 20231:30:00
E8B Modulation and demodulation: modulation methods, modulation index and deviation ratio, frequency and time division multiplexing, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing and balanced modulators, detectors, mixer stages.58:29
Tips and tricks for a cheap old field day. Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station. Building a high quality 1:1 balun.1:16:04
E8A AC waveforms: sine, square, and irregular waveforms. AC measurements, average power and PEP of RF signals, Fourier analysis, analog to digital conversion: digital to analog conversion, advantages of digital communications.57:37
George & Mike cover the premiere Hamfest of the season, Hamvention 2023. Visits with friends and vendors. Plus some great new finds you may not be aware of. Hamvention is always a fun, entertaining event and this year was no different.1:39:34
E7H Oscillators and signal sources: types of oscillators, synthesizers and phase-locked loops,direct digital synthesizers, stabilizing thermal drift, microphonics, high-accuracy oscillators.59:40
Emile builds a Geaux Baux. Software for NanoVNA analyzers. Dual Band Satellite Yagi, The Sequel.1:20:24
E7G Active filters and op-amp circuits: active audio filters, characteristics, basic circuit design, operational amplifiers.51:22
George takes to the swamp for a 50 Kilowatt ‘Tales From The Transmitter Site’. Tommy explores BlueDV OTG. Mike builds a dual band Yagi for working the satellites.1:20:47
E7F DSP filtering and other operations, software defined radio fundamentals, DSP modulation and demodulation.1:00:07
Easily and cheaply control relays over a USB port. Nano VNA explorations. Brutal Winter Field Day rearview mirror edition.1:06:31
E7E Modulation and demodulation: reactance, phase and balanced modulators, detectors, mixer stages.48:54
George demonstrates how to cut a quarter wave stub to notch out interference. Emile packs for 2023 Winter Field Day. Mike explores W0CHP PiStar Dashboard.Plus, mysterious solar powered antennas installations are popping up. How could this be cryptocurrency miners?1:27:11
Tommy uses Chirp open source software to program his transceiver. Emile discusses a tactical net in the Slidell area using Amateur Radio, GMRS and FRS.No ALTV Christmas episode would be complete without some comic entertainment. In the spirit of the season we present ‘Cheap Old 2022 Rear End Review’ and ‘AmateurLogic.TV Crazy Cheap Close-Out’.1:38:57
E7C Filters and matching networks: types of networks, types of filters, filter applications, filter characteristics, impedance matching, DSP filtering.51:19
Kay Savitz, K6KJN joins us to discuss the Internet archive.org special project that’s creating a huge online arena of Ham Radio resources. Learn what’s available and how you can enjoy it for years to come.Tommy updates us on the latest version of the VC4SL battery charger. Emile’s got the scoop on Pi-Star’s Brandmeister DMR API update. Plus a short tribute to our good friend and a truly great Ham, Andy Anderson, AA0WX.1:25:44
E7B Amplifiers:(part 2 of 2) Class of operation, vacuum tube and solid-state circuits, distortion and intermodulation, spurious and parasitic suppression, microwave amplifiers, switching-type amplifiers.54:01
Join the AmateurLogic crew as we celebrate 17 years.Announcing the winner of the Icom IC-705 portable transceiver and MFJ 8-Band Compact Antenna package. RSP Spectrum Analyzer, Open-Weather on-line satellite image decoder, Irwin Vice Grip Wire Strippers, and a visit from Peter, VK3PB.1:19:42
E7B Amplifiers:(part 1 of 2) Class of operation, vacuum tube and solid-state circuits, distortion and intermodulation, spurious and parasitic suppression, microwave amplifiers, switching-type amplifiers.1:11:47
Huntsville Hamfest was back full strength this year and we visited with lots of friends. Here’s our wrap up of the 2022 Huntsville Hamfest.Also, AmateurLogic.TV celebrates 17 years October 15, 2022. We’ve teamed up with Icom America and MFJ again for another great anniversary contest. Prizes include an Icom IC-705 transceiver, MFJ 8-band compact HF Antenna and Power Supply. Get all the details on how you can register to win.2:50:00
E7A Digital circuits: digital circuit principles and logic circuits, classes of logic elements, positive and negative logic, frequency dividers, truth tables.1:03:53
A super cheap Hotspot. Thrifty Old Digital Update Roundup. Modding Pi-Star to include M-17. DVMega Globetrotter opens up your digital possibilities.1:16:00
E6F Electro-optical technology: photoconductivity, photovoltaic devices, optical sensors and encoders, optical isolation.50:38
Field Day up North. Field Day down South. A Rockin Field Day out West. Cheap Old Field Day segment. An Apocalyptic Field day.1:34:04
Old Man. Follow George and Emile as they explore Hamvention 2022. Mike continues his controversial discussion with ‘To Ground, or Not To Ground’. Tommy shows how to use ‘Terminal Mode’ for easy D-Star network communications without a repeater or hotspot.1:52:40
E6D Toroidal and Solenoidal Inductors: permeability, core material, selecting, winding, transformers, piezoelectric devices.56:54
Driving a ground rod using water. Windows 3.0, GEOS, CPM, GEM and MS-DOS on a microcontroller. APRS FI explored. On our way to Dayton.1:07:42
E6C Digital ICs: Families of digital ICs, gates, Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs). 51:15
A new type Type ‘N’ connector installed. VarAC enhanced Chat client. Transferring photos over the air from a bluetooth phone. 1:16:02
George explores a Jameco Electonics Grab Bag. Mike installs Dragon OS Pi 64. Tom Apalenek, WA2IVD visits Quartzfest 2022. Tommy reviews the B3603 Power Controller. Importance of ESR in Capacitor Testing. 1:40:40
E6A Semiconductor materials and devices: semiconductor materials; germanium, silicon, P-type, N-type; transistor types: NPN, PNP, junction, field-effect transistors: enhancement mode; depletion mode; MOS; CMOS; N-channel; P-channel
Emile and Glen build the DigiPi Project. George explores Vic20 on an ESP32 microcontroller. Tommy’s quick ID52A Setup guide. UK Rum Butter at Tea Time. 1:32:23
E5D AC and RF energy in real circuits: skin effect, electromagnetic fields, reactive power, power factor, electrical length of conductors at UHF and microwave frequencies, microstrip.
Emile talks GMRS Data modes. ID-52A power on screen with Tommy Dirt. George has the new ARRL Handbook 2022 edition. And an update on Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. 1:11:57
E5C Coordinate systems and phasors in electronics: Rectangular Coordinates, Polar Coordinates, Phasors.
Tommy completes the LiFePO4 battery build and begins load testing. Emile runs Multi-applications on his shack Pi. The Cheapmunks drop by for a high frequency Christmas. Canadian and Creole holiday Food tasting. 1:20:55
E5B Time constants and phase relationships: RL and RC time constants, phase angle in reactive circuits and components, admittance and susceptance.
George explains AM & FM Broadcast Signals and decodes HD Radio on an SDRPlay receiver. Mike cooks up some tasty Android Pi. Is this the Pi OS we’ve been waiting for? Tommy builds an economical 50 Ah LiFePO4 Battery Pack.
E5A Resonance and Q: characteristics of resonant circuits: series and parallel resonance, definitions and effects of Q, half-power bandwidth, phase relationships in reactive circuits. 1:05:41
Celebrating 16 years of AmateurLogic.TV. Peter, VK3PB drops in for and update from downunder. George shows some of his favorite tips and projects from the last few years. Tommy demonstrates a neat battery capacity tester. Emile discovers new Cheap Tricks with Echolink. Announcing the winner of our 16th Anniversary contest! Cliff Boand, WA0JTW will receive an Icom IC-705 Transceiver, AH-705 Auto Tuner, LC-192 Backpack, MFJ-4230MV Power Supply, MFJ-2012 OCF Antenna, and RG-8X coax.
E4E Noise suppression and interference: Noise suppression and interference: system noise, electrical appliance noise, line noise, locating noise sources, DSP noise reduction, noise blankers, grounding for signals, common mode currents. 1:10:53
George demonstrate RN Noise, free AI noise suppression plug-in. Emile rides out Hurricane Ida while stationed on emergency stand by. Tom Apalenek, WA2IVD joins us to share his first visit to Huntsville Hamfest. AmateurLogic’s 16th Anniversary Contest. Someone is going to win a great Icom IC-705 transceiver package. Details at amateurlogic.tv/contest. 1:21:26
E4D Receiver performance characteristics: blocking dynamic range, intermodulation and cross-modulation interference, third-order intercept, desensitization, preselectors. 55:30
Mike 3D prints a custom Solder Fumes Extractor. Emile reviews SDR Console software. Tommy sets up his Icom AH-705 auto tuner. George does some AA exploring. Announcement of AmateurLogic’s 16th Anniversary Contest. Someone is going to win a great Icom IC-705 transceiver package. Details at amateurlogic.tv/contest . 1:18:50
E4C Receiver performance characteristics: phase noise, noise floor, image rejection, MDS, signal-to-noise ratio, noise figure, reciprocal mixing, selectivity, effects of SDR receiver non-linearity, use of attenuators at low frequencies. 55:21
George’s Distortion Exploration. Tommy and the One Man Field Day Team. Mike discovers SDRangel software. 1:07:25
E4B Measurement technique and limitations: instrument accuracy and performance limitations, probes, techniques to minimize errors, measurement of Q, instrument calibration, S parameters, vector network analyzers. 54:43
A $22 Raspberry Pi Touchscreen with case and fan. Is it worth it? The awesome VC4S Intelligent Battery Tester, Charger, Conditioner. VARA File Transfers and Chat over HF and FM gets the job done. 1:24:20
E4A Test equipment: analog and digital instruments, spectrum analyzers, antenna analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF measurements, computer-aided measurements. 53:37
What’s a Shortwave Radiogram? OpenWebRX v1.0 Update. UBLOX7 Winlink and Time Sync using GPS. 1:04:56
E3C Radio horizon, ground wave, propagation prediction techniques and modeling, effects of space weather parameters on propagation. 1:01:28
Pi Pico OLED display. Hamshack Hotline Beyond BLF. FCC licensed by rule radio services and you. Tower failure follow up. New RF Exposure rules updated. Name that part. 1:11:40
E3B Transequatorial propagation, long-path, grayline, ordinary and extraordinary waves, chordal hop, and sporadic E mechanisms. 55:06
What The Heck Are They Saying? George finds out in Translating Foreign Language Shortwave Broadcasts. Mike explores Satsagen spectrum analyzer and signal generator software. Tommy deploys his MFJ power strip. And John Amodeo, AA6JA is back with an update on the Last Man Standing Special Event. 1:32:59
E3A Electromagnetic waves: Earth-Moon-Earth communications, meteor scatter, microwave tropospheric and scatter propagation, aurora propagation, ionospheric propagation changes over the day, circular polarization. 55:43
Howard Nurse, W6HN joins us to discuss some of the nice upgrades in RigPi version 2 and George updates his MFJ-1234 to RigPi v2. Tommy shows how to get started with the new Raspberry Pi Pico. Emile discusses this year’s unique Winter field Day event at Ozone Amateur Radio Club. 1:25:46
This month we’ve got three great topics to start 2021 out right. George give his first impressions of the Raspberry Pi 400 Personal Computer Kit and it’s a keeper. Mike introduces the ADALM-PLUTO SDR & Satsagen Spectrum Analyzer software. Emile begins building the K5OZ Lightning Rig Saver. 1:26:31
E2D Operating methods: VHF and UHF digital modes and procedures, APRS, EME procedures, meteor scatter procedures. 1:00:28
Tommy shows us the neat Doozy for D-Star application. Emile celebrates 12 Days of Elmers. George remembers the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 and discusses all digital AM changes. Emile shows how to completely update Pi-Star. Mike’s got the 2020 AmateurLogic Crazy Cheap Christmas Gift Guide. 1:34
Extra Class Exam Questions – Part 9. E2C Operating methods: contest and DX operating, remote operation techniques, Cabrillo format, QSLing, RF network connected systems. 1:10:07
It’s another Friday The 13th in 2020. Tommy sends pictures over the radio. Mike discusses the new M17 digital radio protocol project. Jeffery Kopcak, K8JTK joins in with a background look at the K8JTK Hub Digital Multimode Interlink System we use each Tuesday night for the AmateurLogic Soundcheck Net. AllStar Link, EchoLink, DMR, D-STAR, NXDN, P25, and Yaesu System Fusion are linked together for the ultimate multimode conferencing experience. 1:10:53
Extra Class Exam Questions – Part 8. E2B Television practices: fast scan television standards and techniques, slow scan television standards and techniques. 1:05:59
Celebrating 15 Years of AmateurLogic. Peter, VK3PB joins for an update. Tommy is Getting Started With The IC-705. George has some Simple and Useful Transistor Projects. Emile Calibrates With WWV Until It Hertz.
Announcing the winner of the Icom IC-705 transceiver and prize package giveaway. 2:10:02
Extra Class Exam Questions - Part 7. Amateur radio in space: amateur satellites, orbital mechanics, frequencies and modes, satellite hardware, satellite operations.
Eliminate logging hassles. Emile shows how to integrate QRZ online logging with Logbook Of The World for a simple, quick single log entry across platforms. Mike presents our friend Chip, K9MIT’s Enigma Machine. Pull out those floppy disks and relive the days of early PCs and DOS. George goes old school DOS on the Raspberry Pi with Dosbox.
Announcing the AmateurLogic.TV 15th Anniversary Contest. This perfect QRP package includes the Icom IC-705 all band all mode transceiver and Utility Backpack, MFJ-2289PKG Big Ear Antenna package with tripod and carry bag, MFJ-4115 portable power supply, Heil Sound BM-17 headset, and the collection of Forrest Mim’s Engineer’s Mini Notebooks. Help us celebrate. Visit amateurlogic.tv/contest today for details. 1:15:14
E1F Miscellaneous rules: external RF power amplifiers, prohibited communications, spread spectrum, auxiliary stations, Canadian amateurs operating in the U.S., special temporary authority, control operator of an auxiliary station. 57:10
We’ve got Summertime outdoor Ham Radio fun. Emile and friends at the W5SLA club do Field Day from a new location. Tommy’s unconventional Field Day. Join George, Tommy, and Ray for Saturday in the park with a great group of new portable antennas. Mike introduces the Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino. At this low price, even Emile is impressed. 1:14:58
E1E Volunteer examiner program: definitions, qualifications, preparation and administration of exams, accreditation, question pools, documentation requirements. 57:40
We’ve got Summertime outdoor Ham Radio fun. Emile and friends at the W5SLA club do Field Day from a new location. Tommy’s unconventional Field Day. Join George, Tommy, and Ray for Saturday in the park with a great group of new portable antennas. Mike introduces the Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino. At this low price, even Emile is impressed. 1:14:58
E1D – Amateur space and Earth stations; telemetry and telecommand rules; identification of balloon transmissions; one-way communications. 1:03:10
In this release Tommy builds the neat WB0OEW Ham Clock. Emile discusses hurricane preparedness. George shows the ‘dead bug’ method of construction using a surface mount MAX-232 TTL to RS232 level converter. 1:22:33
Rules pertaining to automatic and remote control; band-specific regulations; operating in, and communicating with foreign countries; spurious emission standards; HF modulation index limit; bandwidth definition. 1:02:29
Ray Novak, N9JA joins us for the latest information on the Icom IC-705. Tommy demonstrates his favorite new hotspot, the N5BOC Duplex Multiple Mode Digital Voice Modem. George shows how to ‘Tap That Squelch’. Get a Squelch Open signal from a rig to interface with a computer rather than relying on Vox. Great for Echolink, digital mode software and more. Mike explores the Huskylens AI Machine Vision Sensor. 1:30:24
In this episode of Ham College we get the up to date information on the state of Amateur radio exam remote testing. It’s come much further than we thought. Richard Bateman, KD7BBC from HamStudy.org and ExamTools.org is on the forefront of implementing the tools necessary to proctor exams over the Internet. 1:16:46
Do you really know what’s shown in a Spectrum Display? George explains. Visually observing a signal fade. Emile’s DRM SSTV exploration. Mike discovers OpenWebRX is back and more. 1:33:03
Extra Class Exam Questions – Part 2 Station restrictions and special operations: restrictions on station location; general operating restrictions; spurious emissions; antenna structure restrictions; RACES operations 1:03:01
RSPDUO Tone and DCS Decoding, Exploring RigPi Deeper, Coronavirus Hoarding, and more. 1:17:39
Operating Standards: frequency privileges; automatic message forwarding; stations aboard ships or aircraft; power restriction on 630 and 2200 meter bands. 52:49
George, Tommy and Wayne make nice finds at the Capital City Hamfest. Krewe of Eve Mardi Gras Ball and a tasty treat. Icom IC-705 Quick Preview. New portable QRP antennas. Plus lots more. 1:20:57
Are you ready for Amateur Extra? Our 1st Extra Class episode. What's on the exam? 01:03:17
Just how much faster is the Raspberry Pi 4? Tommy finds out. George has a free remote desktop solution with some unique features. Emile tries Vara Winlink. And Mike ventures into the “Box of Incomplete Dreams” for a QRP Labs WSPR kit.
1:21:07 to start 2020 out logically.
General Amateur Radio Exam part 31. The final episode covering the General pool. General question pool updates 3 of 3. 01:05:36
Join the AmateurLogic crew for an entertaining Christmas episode recorded on Friday, Dec. 13th. Emile creates a RMS Packet Gateway. Tommy updates the firmware on his Icom D-Star radios. George sets up and tests the Kasa Smart Plug Mini, an economical WiFi remote controlled power outlet. 1:29 of holiday fun.
It's just about Thanksgiving time here in the US and we'll soon be suffering from Turkey Fever. Tommy's shows how to make an Arduino Frequency Counter. Mike, VE3MIC joins us with a look at the York Region ARC Hamfest. Emile discusses GPS Ham Radio Applications. And as a sheer coincidence, George reviews GPS History and advancements in accuracy, plus decoding US Coast Guard DGPS. We also announce the lucky winner of our MFJ-1234 RigPi Station Server contest. 1:30 of fun designed for your cold weather viewing pleasure.
October marks the 14th Anniversary of AmateurLogic.TV. We celebrate the event by awarding one lucky viewer an Icom IC-7300 transceiver with all the accessories you need for a complete HF station. Peter’s back for the party with an update on what he’s been up to and details of his Friedrichshofen Germany Hamfest visit. Tommy has tips for easily configuring the MFJ-1234 RigPi Stations Server. Why fatigue your ears unnecessarily? Get the noise out with Emile’s guide to proper RF Gain adjustment. Enjoy quick and friendly HF operation. George has the details on how to combine a HF Transceiver with a SDR Play and MFJ SDR T/R Switch for complementary interaction. 1:49:44
It’s just about time to celebrate another birthday at ALTV. We’ve teamed up with Icom, MFJ and Heil Sound for another great giveaway.
Get the complete details at: www.amateurlogic.tv/contest
Presenting the new Icom-705. Recorded live from Tokyo Hamfair 8/31/2019 during Ham College episode 56. Thanks to Erii JP3JZK and Ray Novak, N9JA from Icom
Recorded live from Tokyo Hamfair 8/31/2019 during Ham College episode 56. Ray Novak, N9JA shows us what’s been going on with new product development at Icom.
In this episode, Tommy installs and reports on the ZumSpot. George shows how to modify those cheap 4 and 8 Relay Modules for better operation. Emile presents COMMspiracy 2. Plus your viewer email and what’s been going on. 1:11:01
General Amateur Radio Exam part 26. RMS Voltage, Power Supply Filtering, Tower Safety. 01:03:40
General Amateur Radio Exam part 27. Meters, Batteries, RF Exposure. Plus surprise visit from Ray Novak, N9JA live in the Icom booth at Tokyo Hamfair 2019. Preview ground breaking new technology. 01:30:26
Another excellent adventure at Dayton Hamvention. Some of the sights and sounds that make this a very special event. Emile’s WWII Museum PT Boat event. A tour of Mendelson’s Surplus in Dayton. There is no place else like this in the world. 2:23:03
Another excellent adventure at Dayton Hamvention. Some of the sights and sounds that make this a very special event. Emile’s WWII Museum PT Boat event. A tour of Mendelson’s Surplus in Dayton. There is no place else like this in the world. 2:23:03
General Amateur Radio Exam part 24. Solid State devices part 2, Standing Waves part 2. 1:03:33
George completes the 2019 Echolink Pi/SVXlink project. Tommy discovers an interesting new online SDR. Mike, VE3MIC joins us with a really cool BlueDV-AMBE server project. Plus another Foreign Food taste test, courtesy of Kevin Mitchell, ZL1KFM. 1:23:36
Tommy demonstrates the free Peanut D-Star app. Emile shows how to use the Raspberry Pi as a voice keyer for his Icom ID-9100. George erects the MFJ Octopus Antenna and details some tips to do it quicker and precise. Plus the usual fun and your viewer email and posts. 1:07:31
General Amateur Radio Exam part 22. Simple Decibel power calculations. Receivers 1:11:07
George runs the full Windows 10 Pro (not IOT Core version) on the Raspberry Pi. Emile visits the W5DDL Hamfest in Rayne, LA. Tommy builds an Arduino Battery Monitor/Alert. 1:22:25
General Amateur Radio Exam part 21. Decibels and Power. S units. Amplifier Classes. 1:09:19
Emile and the Ozone ARC participate in Winter Field Day. Winter is the perfect time to catch up on projects. Tommy shows how to update the firmware of a DVMega. After six years, George revisits Echolink on the Raspberry Pi. SVXlink part-1. Plus your viewer email. 1:11:25
General Amateur Radio Exam part 20. More on modulation. Coaxial cable loss explored. 1:07:03
Tommy reviews the Blue Thumb DV. George and the crew pull out the test equipment and experiment with 1/4 wave stubs. This live demonstration helps clear up some of the mystery. Mike, VE3MIC sits in for the Cheap Old Man to help keep expenses under control. 1:31:49
The official unedited version of our almost 4 hour 2018 New Year’s Eve Celebration live stream. An International group of guest help ring in the New Year with tales of the past year in Ham Radio and projects. Plus classic AmateurLogic.TV ‘Half Speed Theater.’ George and Tommy welcome: Mike Morneau, VE3MIC Laird Nigel P Lawrence G0MEJ KG0PL Andy Anderson, KP4AAN Carmen M Centeno Calero, WP4QER Dan Van Evenhoven, N9LVS Amanda Alden, K1DDL Jeff Carrier, K0JDS A cameo appearance by Emile Diodene, KE5QKR. 3:56:45
Part 2 of George’s enhanced DTMF Radio Control and Monitoring project. Tommy’s quick and easy PiStar hot spot build instructions. Emile celebrates Skywarn Appreciation Day. Mike’s back with his Photoshop collection and a holiday ALTV Retrospect. Plus another unexpected AmateurLogic Foreign Food and Beverage Taste Test featuring Moxie Soda, Cap’n Eli’s Blueberry Ale, Haribo Piratos and Cajun Kringle. 2:08:40
General Amateur Radio Exam part 18. SSB, Speech Processors, ALC and Beverage Antennas. 1:02:27
Part 1 of George’s DTMF Radio Control project. Tommy with Easy D-Star Programming using CSV files. Emile supports TourDeCure Nawlins. And another AmateurLogic Foreign Food Taste Test featuring Rum Butter from the UK. 1:29:28
General Amateur Radio Exam part 17. Solar Propagation Effects, Delta Loop and Log Periodic Antennas. 54:28
As one of the first video podcasts period, AmateurLogic.TV celebrates 13 years this month. Tommy builds the SDR Pi. Emile discusses the Internet of Cheap Old Things. George exposes Harmonic Distortion. Jim joins the party and shows us the interesting projects he’s been working on.
We announce the winner of our 13th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Sarah Clark, K4EMT will be receiving an Icom IC-7300 HF Transceiver, MFJ-4230DMP power supply, Heil Sound iCM microphone and BM-17 headset, MFJ ‘Big Stick’ antenna and RG8X coax, Gordon West amateur license study guide, and a pair of AmateurLogic Faux Gold PL-259 connectors. Thanks to Icom, MFJ, Heil Sound & Gordon West Radio School for making this possible.
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In this episode we cover a few new products and fun at Huntsville Hamfest and Tokyo Hamfair.
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George installs Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC and Mac.
Tommy visits John Amodeo on the new set of Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing. Watch it come together.
Emile shows the long awaited, multifunction, PiClock.
October will be ALTV’s 13th Anniversary. We are celebrating with another contest. Get all the details here.
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General Amateur Radio Exam part 14. Emergency Communications, Skywaves, Yagi Antennas.
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Join the AmateurLogic crew for Field Day 2018. We assembled and raised a Hex Beam, Cobweb, and Off Center Fed Dipole this year. Jocelyn Brault, KD8VRX/VA2VRX talks about licensing requirements for operating in another country and Field Day at VOA. Arne Carlsson, K5ARN/SA7CAR added a little Swedish flavor to the topic. Emile leads the Field Day charge in South Louisiana. Plus it turns out the real Swedish Fish is not a fish at all. It’s a horse!
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No matter how many hamfests you’ve visited, it’s hard to top the excitement and variety of gear you’ll find at Hamvention. Join AmateurLogic as we visit Hamvention 2018. We found some unique new products you won’t want to miss. How about a LTE PTT handy talkie that covers all of the US, Canada, or Mexico. Or an Android cellphone with built in DMR radio. We’ve also got the scoop on one of this year’s top food choices. As well as visits and updates from a few friends you’ll recognize.
1:24:47
General Amateur Radio Exam questions part 12. Digital Modes part 4, HF Antennas part 2.
01:02:16
How would you describe a particular artifact in someone’s transmit audio so they understand what you are hearing? In Sounds of the Studio, we listen to some common audio problems and effects to see what everyone calls them.
Peter shows us some new microcontroller boards designed especially for python. Emile catches a ride on the Ham Shack Hotline, and it’s cheap too.
1:23:56
General Amateur Radio Exam questions part 11. Digital Modes part 3, HF Antennas part 1.
01:05:41
AmateurLogic.TV Special Presentation: Clyde Haehnle, Remembering WLW 500 KW Super Power and Building VOA Bethany Relay Station. Recorded May 17, 2014 at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting. Clyde was the last surviving engineer from the WLW 500 KW era. His stories recount some of the major achievements in broadcasting during it’s heyday.
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You will probably also like our special 2013 tour of the VOA Museum.
Emile completes the ‘Cheap Old Loop’, Peter loves his FRG-7, Tommy & George experiment with the D-Star apps for iOS and Android with an Icom ID-4100 and Kenwood TH-D74A, Mike joins us for a look at his Inverted VE3MIC OCF Antenna, plus more lots fun and information.
1:27:07
Tommy, George and Emile visit the 2018 Acadiana Hamfest in Rayne, LA. Good food, good friends and good times in South Louisiana. We visit with vendors and attendees to find out what makes this event so special. Emile teaches Tommy and George the proper way to eat Crawfish.
1:14:21 of a Hamfest unlike any other.
Peter’s infrared experiments part 2. Tommy’s Active Antenna. Emile’s HF Loop part 1. George at the Capital City Hamfest with Martin Jue(MFJ) and Will Jourdain(Icom).
1:23:13
General Amateur Radio Exam part 8. CW Operations, Q-Codes, Inductors, Transformers.
01:06:20
Peter experiments with infrared remote control. Tommy fiddles with Tinkercad. Emile becomes an amateur weather scientist. George tests a variety of components with an ohmmeter.
1:22:57
General Amateur Radio Exam part 7. More operation discussion. More Impedance questions.
01:13:00
Tommy’s battery power solution for Arduino. Peter wants to make new Hams. George builds the ultimate color ‘Heads Up’ Display. And Mike joins us for some special holiday fun.
1:28:37
General Amateur Radio Exam part 6. Selecting a frequency.
AM, FM and Sideband demonstration. Impedance.
01:08:03
Tommy builds a dummy load with a scope sample port. Peter controls an Arduino from his phone with Bluetooth. George experiments with LED current draw. Emile’s got a new tuner.
1:15:01
It’s MFJ Enterprises 45th Anniversary.
Join us in this bonus episode of ALTV for Interesting interviews, tours and fun.
1:45:42
General Amateur Radio Exam part 5. Volunteer Examiners, good operator practices. Reactance demonstration.
01:02:55
Celebrate ALTV’s 12th Anniversary with us. Emile prepares for a spooky Halloween with Sonic Pi. Unveiling the new RigPi. Mike, VE3MIC updates us on recent projects. Icom/MFJ/Heil Sound/AmateurLogic IC-7300 base station giveaway.
1:40:13
Foreign contacts and third party traffic. Series and parallel Inductors. Inductor demonstration.
01:06:39
A little bit of everything. George visits friends at Huntsville Hamfest, Tommy explores Icom’s IP100H IP Handi Talkies, Emile studies ITU Designations, and Peter discusses recent FT8 Updates.
1:25:27
General Amateur Radio Exam part 3. More on the band plans. Series and parallel capacitors.
01:14:17
Peter operates the new FT8 Digital Mode from Joe Taylor. Tommy builds the DSO138 Scope Kit. George discusses the Raspberry Pi Zero W. Wayne build an Antenna Tripod.
1:24:08
Join Professor Thomas and Dean Martin for part 2 of our studies on the General Amateur Radio Exam. More on the band plans. Series and parallel resistors.
01:16:15
Field Day At The W5JDX and Ozone Shacks. Peter mods his BitX transceiver. Emile at the Jupiter Light House. And an old school Megger.
1:12:41
Ham College begins studies on the General Amateur Radio Exam. Why upgrade? What’s on the test?
01:19:46
George & Tommy’s Excellent Adventure v2.0. Dayton Hamvention 2017 from a new location. We catch up with longtime ALTV friend and new ham, Jeri Ellsworth. Plus visits with many old and new friends, and interesting new products.
2:11:59
Safety part 3 and our final episode covering the Technician Exam Questions. Plus tips on taking your exam.
01:00:46
Peter upgrades his BitX40. Tommy meets Buster D-Star for the Mac. Emile experiments with D-Rats. George tests the MFJ Receiving Loop Antenna. Plus a New Zealand Taste Test.
1:17:38
Tommy repairs his mobile antenna. Emile makes a NOAA Heads Up Alert. Mike builds the Canadian Balun. Peter’s Balloon fails and he repurposes an old laptop screen. Plus all the usual stuff.
1:16:38
Peter repairs a Laptop Screen, Emile builds a Cheap Beacon, George continues the 433 MHz Saga, and special guest John Ossi, N3DRH has part 2 of 2 on Karl Jansky, the Father of Radio Astronomy.
1:25:58
Tommy explores Android RTL SDR, Peter completes a BitX40 transceiver, Emile takes a Byte of Pi, George talks about tool stores, and special guest John Ossi, N3DRH has part 1 of 2 on Karl Jansky. You won’t want to miss it.
1:23:43
It's the 100th episode of AmateurLogic.TV.
Peter makes a quick photo frame. Tommy shows why and how to secure your Microsoft account. Emile demonstrates how to evaluate your Wifi economically. And George experiments with 433 MHz transmitter and receiver modules for the Arduino. Plus the usual unplanned hijinks and shenanigans.0
1:13:44
Our 2016 Year End Closeout.
Part 1 of 3 from out New Year's Eve live stream event.
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Our 2016 Year End Closeout.
Part 1 of 3 from out New Year's Eve live stream event.
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Our 2016 Year End Closeout.
Part 1 of 3 from out New Year's Eve live stream event.
1:05:43
Our 2016 Holiday Spectacular.
Peter has tips for taking tests. Emile makes a HF J-Pole antenna. Tommy revives a laptop with ShackBox. George has suggestions on Gifts for Ham Buddies. We sample New Orleans CheeWees. Our Canadian correspondent Mike, VE3MIC is back with some Kristmas Karaoke. Plus we give away prizes and more.
It's an extra long 2:06:30 of seasonal fun.
Tommy shows us the Android SDR, Peter makes an Auto-Pi, Emile continues his COMM TCPIP Remote, George talks about RG-142 and correct Connector Installation.
1:24:04
It's our 11th Anniversary and we give away the Icom IC-7300 with accessories from MFJ to one lucky ham.
Peters got tips before you buy an Antique Radio. Emile continues his cheap network experiments. Tommy joins the DStar QSO Party. George builds the Arduino Pushbutton Radio.
1:25:35
In this episode we conclude discussing Noise and Interference, and begin covering Schematics.
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It's out of this world. In this episode D-Star hotspots just got easier to use. Tommy shows us the DVMega Blue Stack. George Interviews Bill Brown, WB8ELK in Huntsville and learns about his Pico Balloon experiments. Emile brings to light a possible Commspiracy.
Details of our 11th Anniversary Icom IC-7300 giveaway and more.
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In this extra long episode Peter adds a display to his Arduino Uno. Emile visits the W5SLA hamfest. George explains how a triode tube amplifier works.
Our friend from the Great White North, Mike Morneau, VE3MIC demonstrates the Universal Digital Repeater Controller operating D-Star on a competing format repeater.
We unwrap a 'Mystery Package' that arrived from a foreign country. George and Tommy sample fine Canadian cuisine and Marmite for the first time. Which wins the title of most awful taste ever, Marmite or Vegemite?
Plus plenty of the usual fun and some great viewer photos.
1:55:40
ALTV's 2016 Field Day excursion. The crew takes to the woods for this annual event. The fun ensues.
1:26:21
All about Multi-mode transceivers and the benefits of certain modes. More related questions from the amateur radio technician exam pool.
1:07:51
Part 2 of Tommy and George's Hamvention 2016 adventure. Recorded before a live audience at the Icom booth on Saturday, May 22nd.
Will Jourdain, AA5WJ from Icom America
Gordon West, WB6NOA Amateur radio author and Ham Nation host
Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB CQ Magazine kit editor
Martin Jue, K5FLU MFJ Enterprises
John Amodeo, NN6JA
Chris Brault, KD8YVJ Youth ham extraordinaire
Mike Morneau, VE3MIC Royal Canadian amateur
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Part 1 of Tommy and George's Hamvention 2016 adventure. Recorded before a live audience at the Icom booth on Friday, May 21st.
Fishing Tales with Darth?
Michael Kalter, W8CI on what's new at Hamvention.
Don Kunst, W3LNE, Boy Scouts K2BSA VP.
Arthur Kunst, W3WM has some great stories about his 76 years in amateur Radio! You don't want to miss this.
Valerie Hotzfeld, NV9L and Bob Heil, K9EID join us and talk about Ham Nation and their passions for the hobby.
It's a bonus episode of AmateurLogic. Look for part two coming soon.
1:08:10
Tommy's Antenna Hanging. Emile's Wet Noodle. Peter has a free antenna reference. George builds the Hula Loop. Plus viewer email and more.
1:02:10
George shows us how to make a 'Lineman's Splice'. Emile introduces us to his Ubiquiti Wireless Point-to-Point bridge. Tommy benchmarks the various models of the Raspberry Pi with some interesting results. And Peter presents the Raspberry Pi 4???
1:04:13
Tommy brings up a 3D Printer Primer, Emile introduces Repo Claus, Peter talks about Raspberry Pi SD card corruption, and George shows another easy way to use copper clad PC boards with solder islands.
1:20:13
Tommy explores FLDigi with his Icom IC-7100 and Mac computer. Peter's Introduction to Satellite TV Pt 2. Emile visits Hammond Hamfest and Crossband repeats. Plus lot of fun and a few headaches.
1:08:20
All about repeaters. More questions and answers from the Technician class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap.
01:05:54
Peter introduces Satellite TV. Tommy explores FLRig with his Icom IC-7100 and Mac computer. Emile makes a cheap APRS Tracker. George visits a transmitter site in the wilderness and more.
1:15:21
All about repeaters. More questions and answers from the Technician class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap.
01:05:54
The 2015 AmateurLogic Christmas Extravaganza. Peter troubleshoots his Ugly Balun. Tommy shows us a cheap, small, efficient voltage regulator. Emile demonstrates the Cheap Spectrum Analyzer. Mike, VE3MIC joins us to introduce some new ALTV products just in time for the holidays.
1:20:25
Tommy and George discuss 'Your First Radio'. More questions and answers from the Technician class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap.
01:06:14
George demonstrates Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi. Tommy talks about DHAP RF Commander. Peter builds the Pixie kit and has a few highlights from the DATV QSO Party. Plus the 'Cheap Old Man' is back! Emile gives us a shack update and shows how to time sync your computer over the air with WWVB.
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In episode 10 we talk about Joseph Henry and discuss inductors. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap.
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ALTV's 10 Anniversary Special! We relive some of the highlights of the past decade of AmateurLogic.
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Ham College episode 9 is now available for download.
In episode 9 we discuss the different types of resistors and potentiometers. Deciphering the resistor color code. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap.
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More fun from the Huntsville Hamfest with the whole crew! Details about the 10th Anniversary Contest. And your viewer emails.
1:08:10
Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 8 we discuss the radio bands available to hams. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. We also tell you how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap and about the AmateurLogic.TV 10th Anniversary contest where someone is going to win a nice HF transceiver and accessories.
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Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 7 we talk about and demonstrate Radio Waves. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool.
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George, Tommy and Wayne head back to the country for Field Day. We tried a few new things this year that worked out pretty well. Plus your viewer emails and more.
1:16:20
Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 6 we talk about and demonstrate diodes. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool.
1:01:48
Tommy puts the DHAP MiniMega together. Peter visits Adelaide. George builds the Scope Squid Plus your viewer emails and more.
1:11:00
Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 5 we talk about Current. What it is, who named it, how to and how not to measure it. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool.
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Join George, Tommy, Ray and a host of special guests at Dayton Hamvention 2015. Shot in front of a live audience at the Icom booth.
1:54:27
Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 4 we talk about batteries, experiment with lemons, copper, and zinc plus more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool.
54:34
George builds the SkyPi-40 QRP transmitter for RaspberryPi and sets a distance record. Tommy installs the new ThumbDV D-Star dongle. Peter creates the VK3PB Sota Box, a Grid Square GPS unit. Plus your viewer emails and more.
1:05:59
Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 3 we talk about voltage, demonstrate using voltmeters and cover 14 more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool.
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A simple shutdown switch avoids trashing your Raspberry Pi's operating system. SSTV from the ISS with Peter. George visits the Orange Texas Hamfest. Modulation on a Scope, viewer emails and more.
1:08:20
Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 2 we've got early Radio Receiver History, a Crystal Radio Demonstration, 12 more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool, and more.
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Building the Northwest Digital Radio DV3000 D-Star Hot Spot. A new device with new capabilities. Tommy and George's Radio Shack bargain shopping. Capital City Hamfest Go Kit competition, JLO and Don Wilbanks. Peter installs Cinnamon Linux.
1:15:05 of ALTV Fun
Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio.
In episode 1 we bring you some news, discuss what an 'Elmer' is, talk about early radio history, build a spark gap
transmitter, present 10 more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool, and more.
Your excuses for not becoming a Ham have just expired.
1:15:46
Tommy Presents the IRCDDB Remote App to make D-Star easier, Shortwave Radio Shootout with Peter, George shops for Cool Stuff, and Chat Room fun.
The first episode of a great 2015.
1:05:28
Peter talks about Propagation, Tommy shows us Arne's IC-7100 with Remote Rig, George presents the CheapoDuino Finale. Plus our exciting holiday present to you, The AmateurLogic Christmas Album Collection with Mike Morneau, VE3MIC.
This is an excellent way to end the year. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it.
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Ham College is a show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. But us old guys should find it a good review and probably learn some things we missed (or forgot) the first time around. We'll help you study for your Amateur license exam and cover topics to get you up to speed and having fun.
If the pilot turns out good and draws enough interest, this show will be coming in 2015.
1:06:30
Tommy makes a TNC Pi APRS Igate. George talks about RF Wattmeters. Peter's introduction to Python programming.
1:17:26
George visits with friends at Pacificon 2014. You'll enjoy these interesting topics and interviews.
1:14:06
It's ALTV's 9th Anniversary. We give away the IC-7100 complete mobile outfit.
Tommy talks about Dynamic DNS and when to use it.
Peter prepares for his balloon flight.
George presents his CheapoDuino scaled down Arduino Uno clone.
Plus what we've been up to
George visits with the Crew at Icom America for a fascinating tour of their new facilities. Up close interviews with different departments. Find out how they do what they do.
1:15:03
Episode 70 is On-The-Air ...
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 70 is now available for download.
George builds a remote control antenna disconnect switch with an Arduino and a Servo. Tommy experiments with the MFJ Ultrasonic Noise Locator. Peter participates in the 2014 DATV QSO Party.
Details on our 9th Anniversary Sweepstakes giveaway of the Ultimate Mobile Station.
Upcoming personal appearance, events and more
1:20:13 of ALTV Enjoyment.
George and Wayne make their yearly pilgrimage to the Huntsville Hamfest. We visited with some old friends to find out what they've been up to and got some great stories you'll enjoy.
1:11:47 Southern Amateur Fun
In this episode Peter demonstrates a new microcontrolled component test. George talks all about Dummy Loads. Tommy shows us the new DV Mega Raspberry Pi D-Star Hotspot. And a visit to the K7LWH D-Star Repeater site in Bellevue Washington.
We also announce our 9th Anniversary Sweepstakes where some ham is going to win the Ultimate Mobile Station.
1:20:46 of premium Ham Radio content.
It's been three years since the ALTV team did Field Day in the wood. We disturb the peace and quiet of Shrock, MS this episode for another Field Day adventure. Listen to the roar of generators and crickets. Learn a little about the history of the site. Take a look at the location, tent and our choice of antennas. Check Wayne's coax cables with the Megger(we were surprised what we found). Peter joins us to chat about Field Day and a report on his KN-Q7A transceiver kit. Witness the great Quadcopter mishap, plus much more.
Join George and Tommy as they visit the Mother of all Hamfests, Dayton Hamvention. We met many old and new friends. Plus lots of information on all the new digital products on the horizon.
1:27:56 in the magical world of Hamvention.
George shows us chemicals you need for your workbench. Peter talks about DATV-Express, digital amateur television. Tommy repairs an Arduino and makes an IP address IDer for his Raspberry Pi D-Star HotSpot. Plus a lot more.
1:04:43 Good times.
On March 29, 2014 Tommy and George visited the annual GigaParts' Ham Radio Day. Come along for the trip
and see interviews you won't find anywhere else. Ray Novak from Icom America, Phil Parton from Kenwood,
Dennis Motschenbacker from Yeasu, Emmett Hohensee from Radiowavz, Richard Stubbs from MFJ, George
Howard from GigaParts, Charlie Emerson from Huntsville Hamfest, and Tom Medlin from W5KUB.
53:06 of Huntsville fun.
Special guest Randy Hall, K7AGE joins us for a chat and good times. Tommy sets up his solar powered portable rig,
George talks about DX Clusters, and Peter builds a metal detector. Plus the boys from Mississippi exact some revenge
for the Vegemite incident with Grits. Did it work?
1:26:54 Ham Radio fun and a little nonsense.
Peter sends Tommy and George some Australian treats. See how they react to Vegemite.
George has an introduction into cheaply receiving and decoding digital signals.
Peter brings us the Making of AmateurLogic Downunder.
Tommy builds an Arduino Heads-Up display for use with rigs that have Cat ports and more.
1:16:45 recorded live before an Internet audience.
Tommy and George visit the Jackson Amateur Radio Club's 2014 Capital City Hamfest and bring back some unique stories. A special appearance by the guys from Ham Dynasty. Peter talks All About Radio. Tommy shows us simple tips to Secure Your Pi. And George brings us some Soldering Tip Tips.
1:04:52 of ALTV with the usual suspects.
George gets the Raspberry Pi Echolink node on-the-air. Solving the GPIO problem, building a relay interface for the Pi, and using a Circuit Writer pen to create a PC board.
Tommy reviews the new DHAP. A Hardened case, computer, power supply and more for your D-Star DVAP access point.
Peter does some time lapse photography with the Raspberry Pi camera module. Plus the usual tech talk and witty banter you can always count on.
1:05:06 of AmateurLogic to start the new year right.
It's the AmateurLogic Christmas Spectacular. Join the crew and special guest for a festive holiday event.
Peter hacks his Degen SW Receiver. Tommy puts the Arduino on TV. George trudges on in his effort to use the Raspberry Pi as an Echolink node. And a hilarious look at the 2013 ALTV Holiday Gift Guide.
A 1:13:08 AmateurLogic celebration of the season and other good stuff.
George looks at FreeDV, Digital Voice for HF. Peter operates JT65 for weak-signal communications. Tommy builds a Raspberry Pi file server. And a Major Award, the ALTV 8th Anniversary Giveaway. We give away the ultimate mobile setup from Icom, GigaParts, Diamond and MFJ to one very lucky viewer.
1:13 of AmateurLogic Goodness
Our 8th Anniversary Extravaganza. You don't want to miss a minute of this action packed episode!
Peter declares war, Tommy reviews the Icom ID-51A, George shows how and why to use a Megger, we model the new AmateurLogic T-shirts, a Google plus Hangout with show friends, info on the 8th Anniversary Giveaway, and more.
1:12:24 of AmateurLogic Celebration
George, Tommy and Wayne's adventure at the Huntsville Hamfest. We had a great time
visiting with old and new friends and seeing new products. Peter has some footage
from the 2013 DATV QSO Party. An update on our 8th Anniversary Contest and more.
1:08:39 of Amateur Radio Entertainment
A no holds barred, cage match between the Icom IC-7000 vs the IC-7100. See how these two great mobile HF/VHF/UHF
radios stack up beside each other in an unscripted competition. Who will win, Team Tommy or Team George?
31:26 radio competition
Peter experiments with APRS. George repairs a Kenwood TS-2000 with a very noisy receiver. Tommy cooks up some DVAP Pi (a portable DVAP Hot Spot). Plus viewer mail, comments and talk of another contest featuring the new Icom IC-7100.
1:09:59 with something for everyone.
Tommy and George visit the National Voice of America Museum for a first class tour. Learn about the history of VOA, why and how it got started. What type of antenna switching was required for a world class shortwave station. Transmitter, tubes, audio routing, network feeds and much more.
45:08 Worldwide shortwave adventure.
George visits the NASA Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club and Clear Lake Texas ARC for field day. Tommy drops by the JARC. Peter searches for comets. And Tommy shows us how to set up a DVAP for D-Star.
Viewer mail, comments, a little comedy, and a special show announcement.
1:02:44 Out of this world adventure.
Join Tommy and George as they relive their Excellent Adventure to Dayton Hamvention 2013. See what goodies we
brought home, George's award, visit with Midnight Science, Joe Eisenberg K0NEB, Bob Heil K9EID, Ray Novak N9JA, and
more.
We also announce the very lucky winner of the Field Day Giveaway contest who's receiving the Icom IC-7200 plus a
custom shop paint job and accessories from GigaParts, MFJ, and Heil Sound.
1:12:02 of Hamvention fun.
We explore three different Remote Control options to control a station from anywhere in the world. George and Tommy prepare for Dayton Hamvention. And some really funny stuff.
1:10:00 of interesting and entertaining ALTV.
George answers the question 'Can you work PSK31 on the Raspberry Pi'.
We bring you a behind the scenes view of 'The Making of AmateurLogic.TV'.
Peter visits the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex and gets a special tour just for our viewers.
Plus we announce our exciting Field Day Giveaway Contest with great gear from Icom, GigaParts, MFJ and Heil Sound. More details at amateurlogic.tv/contest.
George visited GigaParts in Huntsville Alabama for Ham Radio Day on March 16th. We take a look at the store and visit with
some of the manufacturers reps to find out what's new. It was a great event at a great 'Candy Store'.
38:45 of extra ALTV fun!
Tommy simplifies D-Star Callsign Routing. Peter visits the Wyong Field Day (Hamfest). Emile has some cheap analog and digital SSTV solutions. And
George builds the Arduinolator (Arduino Square Wave Oscillator) and shows just how easy and fun it can be to experiment with microcontrollers.
1:00:54 of ALTV fun!
Peter builds the NS-40 40-Meter QRP Transmitter Kit. George and Tommy visit friends and find new toys at the 2013 Capital City Hamfest. Emile talks about Ham Radio Deluxe and Automating routine tasks. We run into someone you may remember and much more.
1:09:00 of the usual suspects.
George builds a highly efficient 7-40 volt Raspberry Pi power regulator. Tommy constructs a Tape Measure Yagi antenna. Peter's UG-802 Android Dongle. Emile's Baofeng UV-5RC. Icom's new IC-7100, ID-51A radios, and more.
1:02:50 of AmateurLogic entertainment.
George shows us how to setup an HF Radio Station. Tommy builds a Foxhunt beacon with the Arduino. Peter has a Raspberry Pi present for you. Emile talks about hi tech cheap stuff.
We give away the Complete HF Station featuring great gear from Icom, MFJ, Wireman & Heil Sound.
Santa Tracking, The end of the world and more.
59:51 of holiday entertainment.
George visits the MFJ Metal Show for some heavy metal fun. Tommy introduces us to the Arduino microcontroller. Peter
builds a 1/4 wave garage mounted vertical. Emile talks about calibrating his HF rig with WWV. And of course the usual
fun and entertainment.
This is the last show before we give away the Complete HF Radio Station featuring an Icom IC-7200 and all the necessary
accessories. Get your entry in now.
01:03:15 of AmateurLogic entertainment.
AmateurLogic.TV is celebrating our 7th Anniversary. Because we couldn't fit it into one hour, join us for part 2 of the highlights and the backstory on some of our favorite scenes. To our loyal viewers, here is a chance to win a FREE complete HF Amateur Radio Station. Watch the show for complete details.
If you laughed during part 1, you will bust a gut on this one.
01:00:03 of AmateurLogic history.
AmateurLogic.TV is celebrating our 7th Anniversary. Join us for highlights and the backstory on some of our favorite scenes. We found you can't fit 7 years into a 1 hour show, so this is part 1. Part 2 is later this month.
To our loyal viewers, here is a chance to win a FREE complete HF Amateur Radio Station. Watch the show for complete details.
50:01 of AmateurLogic history.
It's the end of season 7 and we still have unseen video, so here's a bonus episode.
George and Wayne's Excellent Adventure to the 2012 Huntsville Hamfest. Get the backstory on this very successful Hamfest. Interviews you won't see elsewhere.
Peter shows us the popular new $20 TV Dongle SDR project.
Special announcement on the upcoming AmateurLogic.TV Complete HF Station Giveaway!
01:01:37 of AmateurLogic fun you don't want to miss.
Jim is back at it with the torch constructing an 80 Meter Loop.
George creates a Homemade Raspberry Pi Tower Case.
Tommy reviews the Icom IC-2820 full featured D-Star mobile rig and much more.
01:05:50 of AmateurLogic fun
DVAP and 10 Minute Raspberry Pi Recipe.
Tommy demos the D-Star DVAP, George's Raspberry Pi setup
instructions, Peter and the XMBC Remote, and Emile from the
Cheap Old Man Minute.
59:01 of AmateurLogic fun
Live From The Man Cave (George's new studio).
Field Day 2012 with the Jackson Amateur Radio Club, New Studio Tour, N4PY Software review, Raspberry Pi Media Player and more.
01:03 of fun from the new studio.
George and Tommy visit Dayton Hamvention 2012 and cover a couple of events you might not normally see, The Icom Dealer Dinner and Top Band Dinner. Special guests: Bob Heil, K9EID(Heil Sound), Gordon West, WB6NOA(GordonWestRadioSchool.com), Ray Novak, N9JA(Icom), Tim Duffy, K3LR(Contest University), Tom Medlin, W5KUB(W5KUB.com), John Davis, WB4QDX(GA D-Star Group), Jim Wilson, K5ND(Boy Scouts of America), Julian Frost, N3JF(Ham Nation), Robin Cutshaw, AA4RC(DV Dongle/DVAP), Martin Jue, K5FLU(MFJ Enterprises) and more.
01:09 of George and Tommy's Excellent Adventure in Dayton.
Recorded live at National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show 2012 in Las Vegas. Join co-hosts George Thomas, W5JDX and Randy Hall, K7AGE for a Vegas Vacation at NAB 2012.
Ham Radio Operator's Reception, ARRL Booth Visit, Julian Frost, N3JF Interview, AES Las Vegas Store Tour and much more.
51:22 of George and Randy's Excellent Adventure in Las Vegas.
Getting started with D-Star. Echolink troubleshooting. Pre-processing audio. Solving RFI with the Ugly Balun. Viewer email, announcements, and contest winner.
1:04 of Amateur Radio Entertainment from your friends at www.amateurlogic.tv .
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It's time for the Olde Town Middle School Annual Balloon Launch. The balloon had a payload of many science experiments and radio equipment. VHF Voice Beacon and APRS, HF 20 Meter CW, RTTY, and Domino digital modes. Learn more about the firsts that this club has already produced, with plans to break their records this year. Launch the balloon and track it to an unplanned destination. Plus they recover all of the gear and Near Space pictures.
We've got some special AmateurLogic.TV announcements too that you won't want to miss, plus a contest to win a Constructing HF Wire Antennas book that will make some Ham very happy. Contest email address is contest@amateurlogic.tv
We featured two J-Pole antennas in the show:
J-Pole Drawing
And discussed the importance of the DX Code of Conduct:
DX Code of Conduct
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50:00 of high altitude fun
We visit the Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS and talk with Tom Samacicio KB4HQA of HQARadio.com, Don Wilbanks AE5DW of Amateur Radio Newsline, and Ward Silver N0AX of the ARRL. Peter drops in on the Melborne Mini Maker Faire for some fun.
1:02:29 of Hamfest Fun
ItC-s the Merry Christmas and Happy New Year show.
Tommy discusses installing Linux on an old PC. George shows us the Icom IC-718 and IC-7200 rigs, plus RS-BA1 remote control software. Peter builds another canntenna with increased gain. Jim tells us what he wants for Christmas.
[EDITORS NOTE: This video states incorrectly that DSP Noise Reduction is optional on the IC-718. DSP IS included in the IC-718 at no additional cost.]
1:02:17 of Holiday Cheer and fun stuff
Peter builds a one tube regenerative receiver. Tommy talks about starter radios and gear. Jim plays with stepper motors. George interviews Gordon West, WB6NOA. And Gary Pearce, KN4AQ tours the National Electronics Museum.
1:05:33
One Jam Packed Show In this episode George visits the Twit.TV studios (home of Ham Nation) in Petaluma, CA and also interviews Randy Hall, K7AGE. Tommy visits Huntsville Hamfest 2011 and shows us some exciting new ham gadgets. Jim builds an Audio Isolation Interface for his HF rig. And Peters got footage from Amateur Radio MelborneC-s DATV QSO Party that was broadcast live worldwide.
ItC-s 00:59:17 of AmateurLogic entertainment.
Now in HD where available!
Titans In Space. We visit the Olde Town Middle School near space balloon launch and track it from the shack using several analog and digital modes. Peter finds use for his chinese tablet as a teleprompter. And your viewer email and comments.
ItC-s 1:03:31 of AmateurLogic excitement.
Field Day In The Wilderness. Welcome to the first AmateurLogic.TV Field Day Extravaganza. WeC-ve shown you what Field Day is before by visiting the Jackson Amateur Radio ClubC-s events. This year we decided to go it alone. The crew (along with a few friends) set off for the woods to get completely off the grid. Jim also wanted to do some astronomy photography and this location offered lower light pollution.
Join us as we setup, operate, and campout to learn what worked and what didnC-t. YouC-re bound to enjoy this AmateurLogic take on Field Day.
We visit the 2011 Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS. We talked with old and new friends and got a look at the new Omega-Tec low profile antennas. Plus your viewer email and facebook post.
31.57 of Hamfest fun.
In this long awaited episode we show you how to add an IF Output to the Kenwood TS-2000 for use with a SDR. Peter demonstrates his Puxing 777 Handi Talkie. And Tommy shows us some Online Receivers. Plus your viewer email and facebook post.
45:58 of Ham Radio fun.
In this episode Tommy demonstrates the great EchoLink for iPhone application. Peter shows us his shortwave QSL collection. Our guest Charlie, KY5U teaches us about Streaming Video and CamRadio.Net. And George talks about I.F. (Intermediate Frequency) in radio receivers and how it can relate to Software Defined Radio use. Plus plenty of viewer email and Facebook comments.
Its 56:30 of very informative amateur radio content.
Sit back and enjoy the Hamfest as we visit with new and old friends.
Its a review the 2010 Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS and the CCARC Wyong Field Day (an Australian hamfest). Both of these are large events that continue to grow each year.
There were huge amplifiers, new gear, old gear and lots of fun for all. We also learn about the CamRadio Network, a new Dick Tracy device and much more. And if thats not enough, Jim is back in this episode.
ItC-s 56:00 of Amateur Radio entertainment you donC-t want to miss.
Kenwood TS-2000 as an SDR - In this first episode of the year, George shows us how to use the Kenwood TS-2000 as a Software Defined Radio with Winrad. Peter experiments with the WSPR Weak Signal mode. And Tommy teaches us how to easily create Time Lapse Videos. Plus plenty of viewer email. Its 44:04 of AmateurLogic fun.
PeterC-s Excellent Space Adventure C1 Peter accepts a challenge from the UK, builds a packet station, and contacts the ISS. Tommy explores EchoMac, EchoLink for the Macintosh. George shows a better way to install PL-259 connectors and then tests the cable for faults and length with the MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer. And as always, your viewer email and holiday greetings. 58:16
Spend the day with Jackson Amateur Radio Club and see how they approached Field Day 2009 in the heat of Summer. Meanwhile itC-s Winter for Peter in Australia with a very interesting demonstration of early Mechanical Television. Plus viewer email and lots of fun. 52:13
Back from a long summer vacation, George and Tommy visit the Capitol City Hamfest and run into an old friend. Peter shows us how to create a warm spot. Plus plenty of Amateur Radio news and Viewer email.
48:54 of AmateurLogic goodness.
Episode 22 features part two of a tour of the Australian ArmyC-s Signals Museum. Vintage communications equipment from WW1 - the Vietnam era. Plus the answer to the question posed in part one concerning to use of the odd cw device with two keys. 17 minutes of old radios and war stories.
Episode 21 features part one of a tour of the very interesting Australian ArmyC-s Signals Museum. Tommy gives us a quick look at editing video. George introduces the MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer and some of itC-s capabilities. And Peter attends the Wireless Institute of AustraliaC-s annual general meeting in Broken Hill where he also visits the C,School of the AirC., the C,Flying DoctorsC. and more. ItC-s 1 hour and 10 minutes of Ham Radio entertainment.
George, Tommy, and Peter are back with the long awaited episode 20. Tour the Hy-Gain Factory and see how antennas and rotors are built. Peter tells us all about those mysterious C+Numbers StationsC- on short wave. Plus an update on what your hosts have been up to lately, viewer email and timely topics. ItC-s 41:42 of Ham Radio Fun.
George and Tommy attend one of the best hamfests in the South. The 2008 Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS. Join us as we visit with familiar faces, explore boat anchors, buy gear and more. Plus weC-ve got coverage of the Introduction to Ham Radio, Antenna Theory and QRP Kit Building forums. ItC-s 44:49 of Hamfest fun.
Ameritron builds the most popular RF linear amplifiers on the market today. Come with us behind the scenes to see whatC-s inside them and how they are built. ItC-s the Ameritron Amplifier factory tour, where you will learn all about these tube type and solid state amplifiers. We hope you enjoy this 28:30 of Ham radio fun for your Christmas holiday viewing.
Ever wonder how your electronic equipment is built. Join us this month for a factory tour of MFJ Enterprises with Richard Stubbs. Very interesting You donC-t want to miss it! Peter unvails his Amateur Television station and demonstrates ATV in Melbourne. And Tommy shows us a new web site that makes finding repeaters a breeze. Google maps display the locations for easy viewing. ItC-s 57:43 of Ham radio fun just in time for Thanksgiving.
ItC-s another fun packed episode.
George has a very interesting interview with Martin F. Jue, President and founder of MFJ Enterprises. Peter demonstrates his WokTenna from the mountain tops downunder. Tommy talks about the automatic tuning Yaesu ATAS-120 mobile antenna. Jim has another Network Tools segment featuring the powerful Netstat. And George demonstrates the Softrock Software Defined Radio using the M0KGK SDR decoder software. ItC-s 55:20 of AmateurLogic you donC-t want to miss.
In this episode, its back to the bench to build the Softrock Software Defined Radio. Some research is in order as many of the parts are surface mount components. Watch how George did it and some of the pitfalls involved. Jim introduces us to the International Beacon Project. Learn how you can take advantage of this very useful tool for DXers. Tommy demonstrates and explains all about the amazing Ham Radio Deluxe. ItC-s the leading amateur radio software that we use regularly. YouC-ll see it does a lot more than just control your ham rig. And Peter is back with a mountain top review of the Degen DE-1103 shortwave receiver. Although itC-s quite interesting to operate, youC-ll agree itC-s a real value for the money. ItC-s 44:30 of amateur radio related entertainment we know youC-ll enjoy.
ItC-s the Field Day Special! Join us as we visit with the Jackson Amateur Radio Club and learn all about Field Day.
Plus weC-ve got two unique AmateurLogic spins on Field Day
JimC-s poolside station set up is educational and entertaining.
GeorgeC-s station uses a unique power generator many own, but donC-t think of.
Peter visits the WIA (Wireless Institute of Australia) to discuss the new Foundation class license thatC-s adding significant numbers to the hobby downunder.
ItC-s 59:31 of prime AmateurLogic laughs, information and entertainment you donC-t want to miss.
At last, the long awaited Episode 13! New gear, old junk, and interesting characters Tommy and Jim visit the worlds largest amateur radio gathering and bring us back some great footage from the 2007 Dayton Hamvention. In this episode we also introduce Peter from downunder, with hamfest coverage from the Moorabbin and District Radio Club Hamfest in Melbourne, Australia. And our friend Foxx from the BSOD show stops by with a money saving tip on building your own Homebrew Crimpers.
Jim discusses two Network Tools that everyone already has. George digs into the junk box and comes up with a 9-volt battery clip tip. Tommy talks about using the Burn and Dodge tools to get better detail out of your photos. This months spotlight is on the Basic Stamp Microcontroller. We tell you what it is, and show you how to use it with a simple project. Plus your viewer mail and other interesting bits. Its 55 minutes of Geek entertainment thats sure to get the electrons flowing!
Tommy brings us some Cold Weather Photo Tips. Jim shows us a unique method for salvaging electronic components from PC boards. And George demonstrates the electric Dixie Cups and String. A quick and dirty intercom you can build from household items. Plus we cover some viewer mail in this episode. The show runs about 42 minutes.
The Active Cantenna is Back! But this time we added a Direct TV Satellite Dish to see what wifi improvements if any it makes. Tommy brings us some cool night time photography tricks (or treats). Jim finishes the Pudding Cup Capacitor in this episode. And George found a neat Free PDF creation tool you just may want. The show runs about 43 minutes.
The guys are back with more tech and entertainment for the all purpose geek. Jim talks about the OSI and Packet Sniffing with Ethereal. George teaches us how to solder like a pro. And Tommys Camera Raw Files demonstrates some neat tricks you can do. The show runs about 48 minutes.
It's been a great summer and now we're back to kick off season 2. In this episode Tommy brings us another great photo tip. This one's about using your camera's RAW mode.
Jim shows us part one of his recent capacitor building adventure.
And George demonstrates the weird ways that some devices receive their electrical power.
The show runs about 54 minutes.
It's been a busy couple of months for us all. But as promised, here's episode 7.
George introduces us to a voice over IP technology for amateur radio named EchoLink.
Jim's back with another Network Tools segment on NMAP.
Plus we've got a little footage from the annual National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas.
This show is the season wrap-up episode as well. We're taking off for the summer and hope to see you all again this fall
The show runs about 36 minutes.
We're back with the first episode from our new set.
This month Jim runs a few benchmarks to determine if the Apple MacIntel is ready for prime time.
IPTV show producers get ready... George hacks the Radio Shack Lavalier Microphone (#33-3013) to add phantom power and better performance.
Exposure is one of the most misunderstood areas of photograph. Tommy's back with another Photo Tip that you won't want to miss.
Plus we answer your viewer mail and tech questions.
The show runs about 34 minutes.
If you've ever wondered what a Hamfest is, then this episode is for you. We visit Jackson Amateur Radio Club's 2006 Capital City Hamfest'.
We've got an ARRL net being called, highlights from the Skywarn Forum, ARRL Katrina Review, an amateur radio Satellite Demonstration and lots more.
Plus Tommy's back with another PhotoTip' and Jim introduces a new segment on Network Tools'.
For those interested in learning more, there are also full length versions of the forums available on the downloads page as well.
To learn more about Amateur Radio please visit www.arrl.org
We hope you enjoy AmateurLogic.TV Episode 5. We'll be back again next month with a regular show.
The show runs about 39 minutes.
We're back with the Active Cantenna to finally do some range testing. Thanks to Amateur Radio and a couple of video cameras, we put you right in the action. Ride Shotgun with Jim as we test WiFi's advertised 300' range. We were pleasantly surprised....
There are more great web sites under review in Website Roundup'.
Tommy performs a little Digital Photography Magic by producing a 10 Mega Pixel image from a 6 Mega Pixel camera!
PLUS, there's a surprise visit from some other popular IPTV Show hosts.
The show runs about 39 minutes.
No interviews this time... We build a high performance Active Cantenna' from parts that you should be able to find locally. The big advantage is that you can have a very long cable to the cantenna without any signal loss, which is not possible on other designs.
The construction is shown in enough detail that one could follow along and build their own.
Jim is back with another Website Roundup' segment.
And Tommy introduces Photo Tips'. This episode's topic is White Balance.
The show runs about 46 minutes.
We visit Inner City Broadcasting's Radio Studios in Jackson and speak with Roger Lamb, Director of Technical Operations.
Plus we introduce two new segments to the show:
Jim hosts Website Roundup', where we discuss interesting sites.
From The Bench' with George hacks a Firewire cable to determine the correct wiring diagram for DV.
The entire show runs 57 minutes and change.
We visit a commercial WiFi Site and look inside to see what makes it work.
Plus, there's a short segment on Emergency Power.